Simone White, a 28-year-old British lawyer, has died in Laos after a suspected poisoning incident in which several tourists consumed alcohol laced with methanol. Her mother, Sue White, has warned travelers to be cautious while drinking abroad, emphasizing that such tragedies can happen to anyone. The incident, which occurred in the popular backpacking destination Vang Vieng, has led to the detention of several individuals by local authorities, although details remain scarce. Simone was a lawyer with Squire Patton Boggs.